1.Cut the turkey breast (skin-off) into ½ inch thick slices. You can cut them across the short end of the breast or the long end. Pound the turkey cutlets or pieces, between 2 sheets of plastic, as thinly as possible. (Very cathartic before a family gathering!)

2.Place the eggs in a shallow pan

3.Place the flour in a separate shallow pan

4.Place the remaining ingredients in a separate shallow pan combined.

5.Place a medium sauté pan coated with olive oil over medium high heat.

6.Season the turkey pieces with salt and pepper, Place a piece of turkey in the flour. Coat the turkey with egg thoroughly. Place the turkey in the egg. Finally place the turkey in the seasoned bread crumbs.

7.Place the breaded turkey in the heated pan and cook until the breads crumbs are browned. Turn and brown on the other side. Transfer the browned turkey to a parchment lined baking dish. Continue with the remaining pieces. This step can be done one day ahead of serving. You can store the browned turkey in the refrigerator over night.

8.Before serving, place the turkey in a preheated oven at 350 and roast the turkey until it is cooked through (about 12 minutes).

Quick Pan Sauce

Can’t eat turkey without gravy? Me neither! Don’t let the absence of a whole bird stop you. Whisk this quick pan sauce together and no one will be the wiser.

1 cup sliced mushrooms

2 shallots, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

2 tablespoons flour

Bouquet garni* of parsley stems, thyme sprigs, sage leaves, bay leaf

1 cup chicken stock

1 cup white wine

1.In the same pan that you browned the turkey, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan over medium heat. Saute the mushrooms until they are browned and crispy. Add shallots and garlic and allow them to gently sweat until they are very limp and fragrant (about 5 minutes). Add the flour and whisk to coat the shallots.

2.Add the white wine and chicken stock. Add the bouquet garni and simmer over medium low heat until the mixture is thick and creamy.